Dr. Udayanga Galappaththi

Dr. Udayanga Galappaththi
PhD (GCU, UK), MSc (Moratuwa, SL), BSc Eng (Ruhuna, SL)

Senior Lecturer,
Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Email:- galappaththi@mme.ruh.ac.lk
Telephone:- +94 912245765/6/7 Ext 5233
Fax:- +94-91-2245762

Resume

Qualifications

PhD, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
BSc in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Research Interest

Composite design and manufacturing
Structural composite applications
Renewable energy systems
Lean manufacturing

Professional Experience

Senior Lecturer , Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka (since-2016)
Research Fellow, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK. (May - 2014 - November 2015)
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Part Time- Lecturer), Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK. (June 2009- April 2014)
Visiting Researcher, Institute of Aircraft Design, University of Stuttgart, Germany (June-2012-March- 2013)
Mechanical Engineer/ Managing Partner, A-I Engineering - Sri Lanaka (September 2007-June 2009)
Lecturer, Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka (January 2008-May 2009)
Visiting Lecturer, National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering, Sri Lanka (2009)
Visiting Lecturer, Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College (2007-2008)
Visiting Lecturer, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2006)
Researcher, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (January 2006-May 2009)
Production Executive, MAS Slimtex, Sri Lanka (March 2005-Novemeber 2005)

Publications

Conference Papers and Presentations

U. I. K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, Process Quality Control Strategy for Reducing Manufacturing Defects in Composite Wind Turbine Blades, CAPE 23: Manufacturing Research and its Applications in the 21st Century, McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 03 - 04 November 2015.
U.I.K. Galappaththi, M. S. Johnson, Evaluation of the Static and Dynamic Performance of Aluminium and Composite Joints for Rail Vehicle Applications, the 20th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-2015, 19th to 24th July ,Copenhagen, Denmark.
U. I. K. Galappaththi, M. Johnson, and G. Assinder, Design and Development of Aluminium and Composite Frictional Grip Joint for Rail Vehicle Applications, Next Generation Rail: Knowledge without Borders, Westwood Centre, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, 1-3 July 2015.
M. Draskovic1, U.I.K. Galappathithi, A.K. Pickett, M. Capellaro1 P. Middendorf, Influence Of Ply Waviness On Residual Strength And Fatigue Degradation Of Composite Wind Turbine Blades, The 19th International Conference On Composite Materials, Montreal, Canada, July 28-August -2013
U.I.K. Galappaththi, Renewable Energy Legislation Proposal for Sri Lanka, 100 % Renewable Energy Economies: Justification, Outline and To Way, 14 August 2012, Zuerich, Switzerland, Volkshaus, Blauer Saal.
U.I.K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, M Macdonald , Analysis of the effect of delamination growth for fatigue life prediction and structural reliability of composite wind turbine blades, 11th World Wind, Energy Conference & Renewable Energy Exhibition WWEC2012 "Community Power- Citizens' Power", Bonn, Germany, 3-5 July 2012.
U.I.K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, M Narayana , Potential benefits and implementation opportunities of small wind systems in developing countries: wind energy sector in Sri Lanka, 11th World Wind, Energy Conference & Renewable Energy Exhibition WWEC2012 "Community Power- Citizens' Power", Bonn, Germany, 3-5 July 2012.
U.I.K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, M Macdonald, O Adewale, Analysis of the Effect of Defects for Fatigue, Life of Composite Wind turbine Blades Using FEM Data, International Conference on Renewable Energies and Power Quality (ICREPQ'12), Santiago de Compostela (Spain), 28th to 30th of March, 2012.
U.I.K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, M Macdonald,The Influence of Manufacturing Defects for Fatigue Life of Composite Wind Turbine Blades, 10th World Wind Energy Conference & Renewable Energy Exhibition, 31st of October to 2nd of November 2011 in Cairo, Egypt.
U.I.K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, AG T Sugathpala, National Energy Policies and Implementation Barriers for Wind Energy Sector in Sri Lanka, 10th World Wind Energy Conference & Renewable Energy Exhibition, 31st of October to 2nd of November 2011 in Cairo, Egypt.
U.I.K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, M Macdonald,Challenges and Research Opportunities For Wind Turbine Blade Manufacture, 10th World Wind Energy Conference & Renewable Energy Exhibition, 31st of October to 2nd of November 2011 in Cairo, Egypt.
R. A. Attalage, Norihir oIkeda, U.I.K. Galappaththi, International Cooperation for Strengthening University- Research Institute - Industry (U-R-I) Linkage: Case of Sri Lanka through MEXT International Cooperation Initiative, 4th QS-Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference (EPA), Yonsei University, Seoul Korea from the 9 to 11 July 2008.
U.I.K. Galappaththi , U P Kahangamage, Janak Mangala, A Detailed Analysis of Interconnected Problematic Issues Associated With Local Die & Mould Industry, Young Members Section, 2007, Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka

National Level - Policy Documents
Renewable Energy Policy - Policies and Regulations Affecting for Biomass- Related Energy Sector Developments in Sri Lanka
Emission Standards for Stationary Sources in Sri Lanka

Unpublished Work
U.I.K. Galappaththi, M. S. Johnson, Composite for Rail Vehicle Structures: State of Art and Future Prospects (Journal: Composite Structures)
U.I.K. Galappaththi, M. S. Johnson, Fatigue Performance of Aluminium-Composite Friction Grip Joint

Peer-Reviewed Papers.
U.I.K. Galappaththi, Anthony Pickett, Milos Draskovic, Mark Capellaro, A.K.M. De Silva, The Effect of Ply Waviness for the Fatigue Life of Composite Wind Turbine Blades, Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal (RE&PQJ), ISSN 2172-038 X, No.11, March 2013
U.I.K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, Milos Draskovic M Macdonald, Strategic Quality Control Measures to Reduce Defects in Composite Wind Turbine Blades, Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal (RE&PQJ), ISSN 2172- 038 X, No.11, March 2013
U.I.K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, M Macdonald, O Adewale, Review of Inspection and Quality Control Technologies for Composite Wind Turbine Blades, Insight Journal, Volume 54, February 2012,Doi:10.1784/insi.2012.54.2.82
U.I.K. Galappaththi, A.M. De Silva, M Macdonald, O Adewale, Analysis of the Effect of Defects for Fatigue, Life of Composite Wind turbine Blades Using FEM Data Renewable Energy & Power Quality Journal, No.10, 25th April 2012, RE&PQJ-10 ISSN 2172-038X
U.I.K. Galappaththi , U P Kahangamage, Janak Mangala, Investigation of Problematic Issues Associated with Sri Lankan SME Sector Die and Mould Industry, ISSN 1391/3999, 2008, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
U.I.K. Galappaththi , U P Kahangamage, Janak Mangala, A Methodology to Estimate Cost of Injection Moulds Using Cost Group Technique, ISSN 1391/3999, 2006, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.